Although the last two years have been full of bad news regarding the pandemic, it seems that surprisingly, the time has flown. It will soon be Christmas once again, and if there is a gardener in your life here are some Christmas gift ideas for gardeners.
One positive to come out of 2020 was the increase in interest regarding gardening. Many news outlets reported a huge increase in people planting their own vegetables and looking at living sustainably. Others took delight in growing flowers and landscaping their yards.
Reuters reported that many seed suppliers were seeing sales jump by 270% or more. Many also reported that they simply didn’t have the staff to take orders, let alone ship them.
With this in mind, there is a good chance you know someone who is a keen gardener, and with Christmas nearly here, it is a good time to search for a unique gift.
Why is gardening so popular?
Firstly, the lockdowns prevented people from traveling so they searched for new hobbies at home. Other people found a renewed interest in something that they enjoyed before but perhaps no longer had the time to partake in.
Sustainability could also be part of the reason. More people than ever are now occupied by the environment and the damage that they do. Growing your own vegetables is a simple step towards being more eco-friendly. And it’s rewarding too.
The AARP notes that there are some serious health benefits to being a gardener. This may be why so many people of older generations still take much pleasure in tending to their backyards. It provides exercise, reduces the risk of dementia, and provides extra vitamin D from the sun.
How can you choose the ideal gardening gift?
Finding the right gift for the avid gardener can be trickier than it might seem. A loved one who has been gardening for years may seem to have every tool available.
If this is true for you, then you might need to look outside the box a bit. Fortunately, there are many unusual gifts for gardeners, including such items as Zen Dog garden sculptures, which are sure to put a smile on anyone’s face.
To help you find the perfect gift, here are seven ideas to fit different budgets and needs.
1) Garden bench
This is one of the larger gifts on this list, and you may have trouble surprising the recipient. Still, every gardener should have a bench to relax on and enjoy the fruits of their labor.
A good bench can run from $50 to over $200, but there are many to choose from to fit lower budgets. You might need to do some serious planning on how to get it into the garden for Christmas morning though.
2) Compost bin
This might not seem the most exciting gift to buy, but it could save your gardening chum some money in the future. Compost is vital for creating a healthy garden, and many states are now leaning towards enforced composting.
3) A book on herbs
If you are looking for healthy gift ideas for a loved one, then a book on herbs might do the trick.
Perhaps you have heard your relative or friend talk about how they want to start growing something different and branch out. If so, any reference book may help them to achieve their goals.
4) Garden Gangster t-shirt
A nice stocking filler perhaps for the aging gangster in your life who likes to run the backyard.
5) Bird bath
These have perhaps gone out of fashion a little, but attracting birds to the garden is both beneficial for the environment and also liven the place up.
There are some very attractive copper bird baths in the shapes of leaves that would look in anyone’s garden.
6) Hammock
Can’t stretch to a park bench? Have a younger gardener to buy for; one with a passion for the outdoors? Try a hammock. Low cost and easy to string up as long as there is a proper place to attach it.
Don’t be surprised though if your avid gardening friend turns into an avid napper with their new present. Perhaps not until the warmer weather comes back though.
7) Hand tools
There are some essential tools needed to start a new garden, and if the recipient of your gift is a newbie, then there is one perfect thing you can buy.
Hand tools are the most important thing any gardener could have when starting out. This present doesn’t need to be costly, it is guaranteed to be used, and it can even be personalized.
Summary
Gardening can bring a lot of pleasure to not only the people who partake in the activity but also the ones who get to see and enjoy the results.
By choosing the right gardening gift, you are giving back some of the pleasure you have received from your friend when you visit.